2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel Review
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter Diesel More economy and more power make green sense. By: Rex Roy "Don't judge a book by its cover." You know this adage, and sometimes it even means somethingâ¦like learning the tattooed girl from Starbucks is a Rhodes Scholar. The old saying applies to the 2008 Jeep Grand Cheroke ... Continue reading
Art and Science of Collecting Cars - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - March 27, 2008: What makes a car a collectorâs item is more than just its looks, according to General Motors (GM). Company officials indicate car collecting is generally based on a number of variables including performance, rarity, style and popularity. Other ways to ensure a car becomes a collectible, e ... Continue reading
One millionth 2nd generation Audi A3 built
Audi has already produced more than one million units of its current-generation Audi A3 since 2003. The anniversary car has now rolled off the production line at the factory in Ingolstadt. It is a Brilliant Red, 140 hp 2.0 TDI Audi A3 Sportback intended for a customer in Franconia, Germany. ... Continue reading
Seat returned to profitability in 2007
Spanish brand SEAT recorded an operating profit of 44 million Euros in 2007, according to Spanish accounting standards. The result represents an improvement of 136 million Euros on 2006. At the same time, profit after tax was 170 million Euros, which represents an improvement of 218.8 million Euros on 2006. ... Continue reading
PRRACEwire Announces Audio News
PRRACEwire now offers motorsports business and event news for podcasting and/or media player enjoyment. ... Continue reading
Spyker Cars N.V. strengthens Management Board
pyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, announces the appointments of Messrs Lex Roukens (44) as Chief Financial Officer and Frans Liebregts (61) as Chief Operating Officer. Both gentlemen will be nominated for appointment as members of Spyker´s Management Board at the General Meeting of Shareh ... Continue reading
India's Tatas "Rule Britannia" after car buys
MUMBAI, March 27 (Reuters) - "Jaguar is now an Indian beast" roared one Indian newspaper on Thursday as it lauded Tata Motors' long-awaited $2.3 billion deal to bag the sleek British car brand and its chunkier Land Rover counterpart. Next to a large image of Jaguar's shiny pouncing cat symbol and a smaller photograph o ... Continue reading
MATS 2007: Mid-America Retains the Title
Louisville, KY â March 27, 2007: Exhibit Management Associates, Inc. is proud to announce that the 2007 Mid-America Trucking Show has once again retained its title as the largest industry event of the year and remains the undisputed champion among trucking tradeshows. With 1,067 exhibitors representing 47 states a ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., March 27 -- The newly formed safety technology and product company called Radar Safety Technologies, LLC (RST) is announcing today at the Mid-American Trucking Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky its new safety product FrontAlert(TM) Collision Alert System (CAS). (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading
2008 Mid-America Trucking Show: Reyco Granning® Launches DockMaster 2.1 Air Ride Slider
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Reyco Granning® â a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies â has further distinguished itself as the leader in product quality, value, and availability with the launch of the 20AR/RS3162 DockMaster 2.1 Air Ride Slider. An improved version of the popula ... Continue reading
2008 Mid-America Trucking Show: Reyco Granning® Introduces Two Heavy Duty, Off-Road Air Suspensions
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show. Reyco Granning® â a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies â has announced two new suspension systems for heavy duty, off-road vehicles. The 23K and 30K suspensions both incorporate unique axle connections that distribute the ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Reyco Granning® â a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies â has announced the RD1350D Air Ride Conversion unit for Dodge and Sterling Bullet 4500/5500, including ambulances, shuttle buses, trailer pull vehicles, and commercial vehicles. This medium-du ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show. Reyco Granning® â a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies â today introduced the industryâs first limited lifetime warranty on a commercial suspension. Created specifically for the 86AR/RS3035 Air Ride Slider, the warra ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Mid-America Trucking Show. Reyco Granning® â a commercial vehicle suspension product line of Tuthill Transport Technologies â introduced the 86AR/RS3035 Air Ride Slider. This next generation in the Reyco Granning 86AR Slider Series, it is one of the most durable trailers suspension systems ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has decided to transfer production of all EU-bound SUVs it supplies to PSA Peugeot Citroen from its Mizushima Plant, where they are currently built, to its European production hub, Netherlands Car B.V. ("NedCar", Born). The transfer will be effective from January 2009. ... Continue reading
DETROIT â Autism Speaks and Chevrolet today announced a month-long promotion to help generate up to $1 million for the non-profit organization and create greater awareness of autism, a disorder that is now diagnosed in one in every 150 children. During April â Autism Awareness Month â people who go to th ... Continue reading
Progressive Insurance Names Chief Marketing Officer
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio March 26,2008; The Progressive Corporation today announced the appointment of Larry Bloomenkranz as Chief Marketing Officer effective April 28, 2008. Mr. Bloomenkranz, 50, joins Progressive from United Parcel Service (UPS), now the worldâs largest package delivery service and a leading globa ... Continue reading
Pro Stock star Enders unveils brand-new approach to fund her race team
Pro Stock star Enders unveils brand-new approach to fund her race team HOUSTON (March 26) -- Pro Stock driver Erica Enders has taken control of her racing future by assuming the responsibilities of vice president of marketing of Master Formula Xtreme Polishes, Waxes, Cleaners, and Sealers. The agreement will allow the ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Debuts New Lola DP at Homestead Race
Krohn Racing Debuts New Lola DP ChassisAt Homestead-Miami SpeedwayKrohn Racing will arrive at Homestead-Miami Speedway with its two new Proto-Auto Lola DP cars for the inaugural sprint race of the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series season, March 27-29. After an extensive testing schedule with the new cars, the Krohn ... Continue reading
ChaseCam Signs on to Sponsor ProSolo Bonus Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ChaseCam Signs on to Sponsor ProSolo Bonus Challenge TOPEKA, Kan. (March 26, 2008) - The Sports Car Club of America is happy to announce that ChaseCam, makers of popular video recording systems used throughout the motorsports industry, will sponsor the Bonus Challenge in this year's Tire Rack SCCA ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation and Chrome Shop Mafia Unveil Co-Branded Products at Mid America Trucking Show
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that it has joined with Chrome Shop Mafia to develop a line of co-branded products. The companies will unveil the products at the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 27. âWe are very excited to announce our partnership with Chro ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Reports Fiscal 2007 Year End Results
OAK PARK, MI, March 26 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2007. The Company also provided a ... Continue reading
1. In Case You Missed It: Dan Wheldon, Logan Gomez teleconference: IndyCar Series driver Dan Wheldon and Firestone Indy Lights driver Logan Gomez were guests on todayâs Indy Racing League teleconference. Background on Dan Wheldon: Dan Wheldon is competing in his sixth full season in the IndyCar Series, and his thi ... Continue reading
WAVE THE GREEN FLAG AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY – THE ULTIMATE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT
DARLINGTON, S.C. (March 26, 2008) â Looking for that perfect Motherâs Day gift for your mom? Dodge Boys Racing has got a great suggestion for you! Simply visit www.dodgeboysracing.com and enter the Wave the Green Flag contest. Your mother (and three guests) could win an all-expense-paid travel package to the ... Continue reading
Bank of America Announces 2007 Regional Auctions of the Year
Nine Winners Named from Across the United States BREA, Calif., March 26 -- Bank of America has named nine motor vehicle auction companies as its 2007 Regional Auctions of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050720/CLW086LOGO-b ) The 2007 winners are: -- National Auto Dealers Exchange, Bordentown, N.J ... Continue reading
Toyota Recognizes Norfolk Southern With Logistics Awards
NORFOLK, Va., March 26 -- Toyota Logistics Services has awarded Norfolk Southern Corporation the 2007 President's Award for overall logistics excellence among rail carriers, its highest award given to a logistics provider. The award is based on overall performance in customer service, on-time performance and quality. N ... Continue reading
Verizon Wireless Files Lawsuit to Stop Telemarketers Offering Extended Automobile Warranties
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 26 -- Verizon Wireless said today it has filed a lawsuit to stop unknown telemarketers from calling its customers and employees with an offer of an extended car warranty. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey Superior Court, alleges the telemarketers illegally used an autodialer to reach Verizon W ... Continue reading
United Components Reports Results of Operations for Fourth Quarter 2007
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--United Components, Inc. (âUCIâ) today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. Revenue of $240.6 million increased $17.9 million, or 8.1%, compared to the year-ago quarter. The company reported revenue increases in the retail, traditional, heavy duty and OEM channels ... Continue reading
Progressive Names Chief Marketing Officer
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today announced the appointment of Larry Bloomenkranz as Chief Marketing Officer effective April 28, 2008. Mr. Bloomenkranz, 50, joins Progressive from United Parcel Service (UPS), now the worldâs largest package delivery service and a leading global provider of ... Continue reading
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